From The Archives Friday

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DIY Snug Mug Spoon Wall Rack by Patricia Heal via Readymade.com

You might have to look at this a second time to grasp the brilliance of it. (OK that was just me?) Anyway! This is amazing. The simplicity of the project added to the recycled spoons is the perfect mix. Would you have thought to stick some spoons and a some tubing to hang your mugs? Bonus points if you make it so that can use the spoons to stir the coffee.

Clicking the link or photo takes you to the written instructions with video.

Two years later, I still love this idea. If only our new place had enough wall space. Sigh

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Dresser to Island : Traerloves

The transformation of dresser to kitchen island is so simple I am having a serious “DUH!” moment. Loving thi idea from TRAERLOVES.

Pretty Hidden Storage Books : Sewing Barefoot

This is a great way to use pretty old books that are destined to be recycled and those wooden clementine crates that are hard to reuse. I also think this is a lovely option for sewing and craft rooms. Not every box needs to be a box. Check out the full how to at Sewing Barefoot.

From The Archives Friday

storagegeek:

creative storage of yarn (by svm)

Love your yarn more than your wine? Than this is the storage idea for you!

This post was posted in February 2011. I still think it is a fantastic idea. Although, I would never have the empty wine space. Just sayin’.

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Shutter Necklace Holder: Johnny In A Dress

Wooden clothespins and an old shutter marry to make this great jewelry holder. It works for necklaces, hoop earrings, bangles, bracelets and even rings.

I think it would be brilliant at a craft fair.

From the Archives Friday

This photo was one of my very firsts posts. I was in love with the corset like recycled can covers.

The original post was made from a photo on Flickr, but thanks to Pinterest I have stumbled up photos of the above pictures at Imgur of her old studio and her new one as well. Click here to view all eleven photos.

storagegeek:

Second Shelf from the Top - North Wall (by Megan)

I have literally been dreaming about these in black & white.

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Toy Animal Pincushion : Small Good Things

Turn a cast off plastic toy into a beast of burden for your sewing room with this tutorial from Small Good Things.

Recycling containers with crochet : Filth Wizadry

Repurpose a plastic container with a hole punch and your crochet skills. One of these days, I am going to learn how to crochet! Get the full how to over at Filth Wizadry.

Wow! Make a gorgeous clutch from a plastic bottle and fabric. I love the use of recycled denim, but I have a soft spot for upcycled jeans. The tutorial is in Croatian and isn’t the most clear for all steps, but you get the gist and if need be, you can always google how to make the cover.

(Sorry I’m not much more help, but I’m still on my first coffee if you know what I mean.)

Gorgeous lace and ribbon storage from toilet paper rolls. I wonder how many of these I can fit into the vintage suitcase I use to store my piles and tangles of lace and trim.

Photo source: Shabby Chic Inspired